Broken Magic: A Montague & Strong Detective Novel by Orlando A. Sanchez

Author:Orlando A. Sanchez [Sanchez, Orlando A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bitten Peaches Publishing
Published: 2022-12-27T16:00:00+00:00

THIRTEEN

“It’s electric too,” I said in wonder as we moved fast across town to 9th Avenue. “Is Cecil creating an army? First the Shrike, now this. Are you sure he doesn’t have plans for world domination?”

“I seriously doubt he could conquer much with one plane and one tank.”

“One plane and one tank that we’ve seen,” I said. “What if he has a warehouse full of these things?”

“Unlikely. In all likelihood, this is a prototype,” Monty said, sitting on one of the benches. “He likes to tinker.”

“This is so beyond tinkering,” I said, admiring the state-of-the-art equipment in the interior of the vehicle. “Can Robert hear us?”

“Yes, I can,” Robert’s voice came over an intercom. “Welcome to the Juggernaut Mark 2, Mr. Montague, Mr. Strong, and guest. Please make yourselves comfortable. What is our destination?”

“Verity is going to scour the area around the Hybrid all night once they pick up my energy signature,” Monty said. “We need somewhere quiet and out of the way to plan our next move.”

“I’m all ears,” I said. “Verity is everywhere in the city.”

“Not everywhere,” Monty countered as he tapped his chin. “We need to play to our strengths.”

“That eliminates the Randy Rump,” I said. “I’d rather not bring Verity to the Moscow. Olga would be pissed and would probably evict us on principle alone. We need someplace off the grid.”

“Someplace unknown to them that is difficult to infiltrate,” Monty seconded.

“That would make sense. Do you know of a place that only dark mages go to?” I asked. “Because that would be the perfect spot to get things straightened out.”

“I do, actually,” Monty said.

“Wait, what? You do?”

“Robert, The Abyss, please,” Monty said then leaned back. “Please use the rear entrance.”

“Yes, sir. Right away, sir.”

“The Abyss?” I asked, staring at Monty. “What is The Abyss?”

“A place you should not gaze into for too long, according to Nietzsche.”

“Oh, was that humor?”

“Considering my present state, I would say it’s life advice.”

“What exactly is The Abyss?” I asked. “Without the philosophy class, thank you.”

“Like you said, a place where mostly dark mages frequent,” Monty said, closing his eyes. “This location is not common knowledge, and the owner is a bit on the reclusive side.”

“This owner is someone you trust?” I asked warily. “Who is he?”

“Someone we are both familiar with,” Monty said. “The Abyss is his venture into an alternative meeting place for those less accepted.”

“A clubhouse for mages sounds like a perfect target for the Dark Council or Verity,” I said. “This sounds like a disaster in the making.”

“The Dark Council will leave The Abyss alone,” Monty said. “As for Verity, I doubt they would attempt to attack the location. The backlash would be substantial.”

“Is that magespeak for Verity being scared of its owner?” I asked. “Someone strong enough to make Verity think twice before bringing the hammer down on professed dark mages?”

“You’ll soon find out,” Monty said. “I suggest you get some rest if you can.”

I just looked at him.

How did he know about this place? Was he

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